Dáil debates
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage.
5:00 pm
Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
I only received the lengthy correspondence on the relevant provisions today. Can the Minister confirm that the effect of her amendment will be to ensure the education finance board will come under the remit and jurisdiction of the Ombudsman? It seems there has been correspondence among the Ombudsman's office, some victims groups and the Department over the last fortnight. I have received the correspondence from Irish SOCA and the ombudsman but not the Minister's. There appears to be confusion in some minds about what exactly will be achieved by the Minister's amendment. Irish SOCA wishes to ensure the education finance board will be part of the Ombudsman Act. Can the Minister confirm it will?
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